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Caledonia Springs, New York

by James McIntyre

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The water spouts up from the ground And there doth form a pond around, ’Tis fed from no apparent rills, And it near by drives several mills.
And here the little ponds are seen Where fish are propagate by Green, Fish hatcheries here had their birth, And now they’re spread o’er all the earth.
Here in each pond thousands of trout Rush around their circular route, Of various breeds, age and size, Speckled o’er with various dyes.
Geologists do gaze with pride On specimens all petrified, Here church is built of those rare stone, Fish, reptiles, birds, in days bygone.
Strange thoughts in mind it doth awake, As it is far from sea and lake, Even the hill tops do abound With proofs here flowed the sea profound.
With reverence we gaze around On an ancient burial ground, Those who once did tread the heather Now rest quietly here together.

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